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Alabama

Clarence B. Hanson, Jr. Library at the Birmingham Museum of Art Contact Person: Lindsey Reynolds Address: 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr, Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone: (205) 297-8065 Email:
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URL: http://www.artsbma.org/collection/clarence-b-hanson-jr-library Description:ntern will learn about and participate in all aspects of managing a 35,000-volume collection that serves as a resource for Museum staff and is open to the public. Major projects will be tailored to intern's learning and career goals; possibilities include cataloging, archival processing, digital projects, developing outreach programs, and working with rare books and ephemera. Librarian is willing to work with intern to ensure course credit if desired. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: No deadline date entered/updated: 29 September 2014

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Contact Person: Barbara Rominski, Head Librarian Address: 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415-357-4121 Email:
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URL: http://www.sfmoma.org/ Description: SFMOMA's Research Library offers a wide variety of internship/practicum opportunities in both its library and archives. We strive to match projects with student's interests and skills therefore internships might include: working with serials collections, special collections, or archival manuscript and/or visual collections. Preference is given to MLS/MLIS students interested in working in the field of art librarianship and/or museum archives. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: ongoing date entered/updated: 1 Dec 2008

The Yale University Library welcomes applications and nominations for the 2010/11 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship. The Kress Fellowship is intended for a recent graduate from library school who wishes to pursue a career in art librarianship. Individuals working in a related discipline (e.g., art history, museum studies, etc.) and considering the professional transition to art librarianship, or actively engaged with issues central to the profession, are also encouraged to apply. Through this fellowship, the Kress Foundation seeks to achieve in the field of art librarianship what it has accomplished for art history and art conservation: ensuring the growth of the discipline by promoting the advancement of new professionals.

This year the focus of the Kress Fellowship will be on special collections in the arts, which will include experience in collection management, exhibition development and installation, as well as reference. During their tenure at Yale, Kress Fellows are expected to pursue a mutually agreed-upon project resulting in a publishable paper or a new library service. Kress Fellows are also introduced to a broad spectrum of professional activities beyond special collections and may have the opportunity to perform collection development activities, participate in instructional programming and the work of library committees and external professional organizations.

For a complete position description and application guidelines, please see: http://www.library.yale.edu/lhr/jobs/intern/kressfellow.html Background Check Requirements: All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Internal candidates are also subject to pre-employment screening for this position.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. Pay Type: paid Deadline for Submission: 30 Oct 2009 date entered/updated: 22 Sep 2009

District of Columbia

Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Contact Person: Joan Lord Address: PO Box 37012, Victor Building, Suite 2200, MRC 937, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Phone: 202-633-7958 Fax: 202-633-7994 Email:
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URL: http://www.aaa.si.edu/about/internship_volunteer_and_fellowship_opportunities.cfm Description: The Archives of American Art has opportunities for internships throughout the year for both undergraduate and graduate students. Internships encourage students to explore careers related to archival, information management, curatorial, and art history fields. Internships are structured around current and ongoing projects and may include the preparation of subject guides and collection finding aids; researching and planning exhibitions; archival processing and preservation; web site development; special registrar projects; scanning historical documents and photographs; database management, etc. Pay Type: unpaid date entered/updated: 7 Sep 2007

National Museum of Women in the Arts, Library and Research Center Contact Person: Heather Slania Address: 1250 New York Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: 202-266-2807 Fax: 202-393-3234 Email:
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URL: http://www.nmwa.org/about/internships Description: Both paid and unpaid internships are available. Possible responsibilities and projects include answering reference questions, assisting on-site researchers, establishing artist files for the Archives on Women Artists, cataloging and processing special collections, cataloging backlog material, and assisting with library exhibitions. We will try to match the intern with appropriate projects based on skills and interests. Please see website for application requirements and deadlines. Pay Type: paid Deadline for Submission: see website date entered/updated: 20 April 2012

Smithsonian American Art/National Portrait Gallery Contact Person: Anne Evenhaugen Address: AA/PG Library, Victor Building, Suite 2100, MRC 975, 750 9th St, NW, Washington DC 20001 Phone: (202) 633-8227 Email:
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URL: http://www.sil.si.edu/libraries/aapg/ The Smithsonian American Art/National Portrait Gallery (AA/PG) Library is concentrated in the areas of American art, portraiture, history, and biography and houses 180,000 books and serials, special collections, artist files, artists' books, ephemeral materials, auction catalogs, scrapbooks, microforms, and electronic resources. The library attempts to match projects with interns' interests and abilities, and provides experience with the daily operations of a large art library serving the American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery staff, visiting scholars, interns, students, as well as members of the general public. AA/PG Library interns may work on current and ongoing projects that include (but are not limited to) special collections, gift and exchange, item level cataloging of periodicals, inventory of back issues, vertical files, and maintenance of the physical collection through space management and conservation procedures. Library internships are unpaid but may be eligible for college credit. Pay Type: unpaid Internship Availability: Internship positions all terms: fall, winter/spring, and summer. date entered/updated: 20 April 2012

Florida

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Contact Person for paid internships: Karen Patriarca, Student Services Coordinator Contact Person for unpaid internships: Linda R. McKee, Head Librarian Email:
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Address: 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: 941-359-5700 ext 4401 Fax: 941-359-5760 Email:
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URL: http://www.ringling.org/ Description: The intern position at the Library of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art will provide the student with exposure to all aspects of special art librarianship. It will mentor the student in learning the provision and management of information services at one of the finest art libraries in the southeast United States. The intern will assist the Librarian in specific projects, including digitization projects, conservation plan, and research on rare books. Pay Type: paid Deadline for Submission: Feb 2013 date entered/updated: 20 April 2012

Illinois

Art Institute of Chicago: Ryerson and Burnham Libraries Contact Person: Melanie Emerson Address: 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-443-3936 Email:
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URL: http://www.artic.edu/aic/jobs/internships/ryerson_intern.html Description:Internships are available in various units of the Libraries including Conservation, Reader Services, Systems, and Technical Services. Projects can be designed to fit practicum or internship requirements for MLS and other academic or professional programs providing field experience. Upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, or students in professional programs interested in pursuing careers in libraries, visual resource collections, or archival collections are encouraged to apply for internships. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: Suggested deadlines are August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester, and April 15 for summer. date entered/updated: 7 August 2014

Museum of Contemporary Art Contact Person: Maria Carrasquilla Address: 220 East Chicago Ave, Chicago IL, 60611 Phone: 312-397-3822 Email:
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URL: http://www2.mcachicago.org/employment/internships Description: Library interns support the research of the MCA staff, interns, volunteers, and visiting scholars by assisting the librarians on a variety of projects. Current projects include working with artist files and the publications archive. Interns will gain experience in the areas of reference, circulation, cataloging, and collection management. Interns gain a solid understanding of the operations of an art museum library, as well as other MCA departments. Experience in libraries is preferred. The ability to work independently with a strong attention to detail is required. Some heavy lifting is involved. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: ongoing date entered/updated: 27 March 2014

University of Chicago Contact Person: Amanda Rybin Address: 5540 S. Greenwood Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60637 Phone: (773) 834-5411 Fax: (773) 702-5901 Email:
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URL: http://arthistory.uchicago.edu/vrc/ Description: An internship in the Visual Resources Center in the Department of Art History at the University of Chicago will expose students to the management of digital image collections, from content creation to pedagogical application. The internship may be adjusted to suit the interests of the successful applicant. Possible internship projects may include:

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Herron Art Library Contact Person: Sonja Staum Address: 1701 N. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 278-9417 Fax: (317) 278-9497 Email:
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Description: The Herron Art Library is a full-service branch library of IUPUI University Library in Indianapolis, IN. The Herron Art Library serves the teaching and learning needs of the Herron School of Art faculty, students, IUPUI campus, and the general community. The collections consist of approximately 36,000 volumes, 1,600 videos/dvds, and digital collections produced in-house and licensed. The Herron Library plays a significant role in the IUPUI University Library Digital Library Program's commitment to producing and providing access to relevant digital collections as well as to open-access scholarly communication. The Herron Library focus is on providing materials for the study of art in traditional and electronic formats. The library maintains a nationally recognized collection of important artists' books. Finally, the Herron Library staff plays an important role in information literacy activities and assessment as well as employs multiple social networking tools in the library's outreach to its constituency.

This position offers the graduate student valuable knowledge of research tools (traditional/electronic) in the fine arts, practical hands-on experience contributing to the production and license of the library's digital collections, as well as experience with multiple daily operations of an art and design school, full-service branch library. The intern is primarily responsible to assist with the development of our digital collections. Other daily responsibilities are on an "as needed" basis. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: varies date entered/updated: 24 April 2012

Indianapolis Museum of Art, Stout Library Contact Person: Alba Fernández-Keys, Head of Libraries & Archives Address: 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone: 317-923-1331, ext. 547 Fax: 317-931-1978 Email:
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URL: http://www.imamuseum.org/programs/internshipsg Description: Internships are offered during the fall and spring semesters, as well as in summer. Candidates should specify if they wish to work in the Library, Archives or a combination of the two. Internships consist of a special project designed around the intern's interests and skills complemented by hands-on experience in various areas of librarianship. A background in Art History or related discipline is preferred. Some library experience required. For application information and deadlines please go to www.imamuseum.org/programs/internships. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: varies date entered/updated: 24 Apr 2012

Louisiana

New Orleans Museum of Art Contact Person: Sheila Cork Address: City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124 Phone: 504-658-4117 Fax: 504-658-4199 Email:
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URL: http://www.noma.org Description: New Orleans Museum of Art Felix J. Dreyfous Library Unpaid Intern/Field Experience Projects 2015/2016 One or two Interns per semester are needed to create and enter metadata, and create scans for the library's scrapbook digitization project. The Felix J. Dreyfous Library at the New Orleans Museum of Art has a collection of museum scrap books from 1910 - 1970s. Many of the early scrapbooks are decaying and are extremely fragile. The library is currently engaged in a project to scan the books and make them available on the library's P.C. with an aim to eventually close the scrapbooks, place them in archival safe storage, and strictly limit access to them. Book 1 has been scanned, and scanning has started on book 2. The scans are stored on the library's computer. The intern will: Occasionally create scans. Review existing scans: Follow previously determined standards and format guidelines to create metadata that can be used as part of a searchable database. Write a proposal for NOMA to become a part of the Louisiana Digital Library - this can be brief, but will include information about cost, application process, quality of scans, etc. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: ongoing date entered/updated: 25 February 2015

Southeastern Architectural Archive, Tulane University Libraries Contact Person: Keli E. Rylance Address: 6801 Freret Street/Jones Hall 300 New Orleans, LA 70118-5643 Phone: 504-865-5699 Fax: 504-865-5761 Email:
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URL: http://seaa.tulane.edu Description: The Southeastern Architectural Archive (SEAA), a department within Tulane University Library's Special Collections Division, is one of the largest collections of architectural records in the southern U.S.

Since its founding in 1980, the SEAA has developed an important archival collection for the study of the built environment of New Orleans and the greater Gulf Region. Projects can be individually tailored to the student's programmatic requirements or vocational goals. Possibilities include processing archival collections, assisting researchers, developing architects' biographical files, creating online research tools, and/or assisting with exhibitions. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: ongoing date entered/updated: 23 May 2008

Glenstone offers internship experiences to prepare Masters of Library, Archives and Information Science students (MLS) for careers in museum libraries and archives in the 21st century. The Digital Projects internship provides the opportunity for MLS students to work in support of the Glenstone Registrar and Library and Archives staff with digitization initiatives, used to increase access to collections through new media through the creation of electronic surrogates, while gaining practical field experience in a Museum Library and Archives setting.

This position is a part-time summer position that comes with a stipend. Employment can begin as soon as May. Interns must schedule their work Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Digital Projects Intern will work under the supervision of the Registrar and guidance of the Assistant Archivist.

The Digital Projects Intern will be responsible for scanning registrar files in support of the museum staff, to include following best practices for digital imaging, file-naming, file migration, processing archival records, archival storage of electronic files, and other activities as assigned. Major duties include scanning records and images with a flatbed scanner and a sheet-fed scanner; exercising quality control over digital files, including adjusting scans for contrast, sharpness, and/or color fidelity; naming digital files in accord with the registrar's file-naming conventions; separating and organizing scanned files; entering and editing metadata; preparing technical and administrative documentation; and performing re-processing of paper and digital files, as well as other duties as assigned.

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

MLS Graduate student in archives, records management and/ or information management with a demonstrated interest in digital imaging and visual arts and art history

Knowledge of digitization standards and best practices and with procedures and guidelines regarding proper archival document handling

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong computer skills and software knowledge; Proficient in Microsoft Office and in using Adobe Proficiency in using Photoshop for basic photograph editing

Facility with visual acuity and with exercising quality control over files, including adjusting scans for contrast, sharpness, and/or color fidelity

Ability to self-direct tasks and ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines

Ability to set up, calibrate, and trouble-shoot scanning equipment

Knowledge of basic metadata development

Strong service orientation and interpersonal skills

To apply: Send a cover letter along with resume (including full contact information and e-mail address), 3 professional references, and academic transcripts to Rebecca Bruner, Assistant Archivist, at
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. The application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Parking is provided. Glenstone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Institution. Pay Type: paid Deadline for Submission: 1 May 2012 date entered/updated: 4 April 2012

Maryland Institute College of Art Contact Person: Tony White, MLS, MFA Title: Director of the Decker Library Address: Decker Library, 1400 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 Phone: (410)225-2311 Fax: (410) 225-2316 Email:
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Description: Internships are available in archives, public services, and cataloging. In general internships last for a single semester, however longer internships or practicums are welcome, especially for cataloging. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: ongoing date entered/updated: 18 April 2012

University of Maryland, Art and Architecture Libraries Contact Person: Alan Mattlage, Interim Head Address: 2213 Art-Sociology Building / University of Maryland / College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-450-9065 Email:
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URL: http://lib.umd.edu/artarch/ Description: The internship will provide a variety of public service, collection management, and collection development experience in the Art and/or Architecture Libraries. These libraries are branch libraries serving undergraduate, graduate, and faculty patrons. Special projects suited to the interests and experience of the intern will be available, including displays and work with special collections. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: anytime date entered/updated: 8 Sep 2009

University of Massachusetts Boston Contact Person: Caitlyn Duncan-Mooney, Visual Resources Curator Address: Art Department, 100 Morrissey Blvd Phone: 617 287 5750 Fax: 617 287 5757 Email:
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Description: Internships in the Visual Resources Collection of the Art department will be designed around the candidate's skills and interests and can be tailored to fit internship requirements for an academic program or to suit a volunteer position. Potential internship topics include, but are not limited to, original cataloging, image digitization, and authority development.

Students interested in pursuing careers in libraries, visual resource collections, or museums are encouraged to apply. Note that some background (formal or informal) in architecture, art, or art history is essential. An understanding of digital technology and experience on a Mac are also appreciated. Please e-mail a letter of interest along with a résumé or CV. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: revolving date entered/updated: 10 Dec 2007

Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Contact Person: Lacy Schutz Address: 225 South St., Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: 413-458-0533 Email:
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URL: http://www.clarkart.edu/ Description: This is a paid position totaling 150 hours per semester. A minimum of eight hours per week is required, but the Archivist will work with the candidate to arrive at a mutually convenient schedule.

Under the direction and supervision of the Archivist, the Archives Intern is responsible for performing various tasks related to the Clark s archival and records management programs. Functions may include, but are not limited to, assisting in inventory and appraisal of existing collections, arrangement and re-housing of permanent records in a variety of media, and description of materials utilizing relevant descriptive standards and EAD encoding.

Candidates must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited library school or a graduate program in history, art history, or museum studies. Consideration will be given to undergraduates with an expressed interest in one of these areas. Ability to lift heavy boxes, demonstrated attention to detail, and familiarity with Microsoft Office software are required. Familiarity with principals of archival and records management, and excellent communication skills, are preferred.

This is a grant-funded project. For more information, please visit the project website. Pay Type: paid Deadline for Submission: Prior to beginning of semester date entered/updated: 20 Sep 2007

Worcester Art Museum Library Contact Person: Debby Aframe Address: 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609 Phone: 508-799-4406, ext. 3106 Fax: 508-798-5646 Email:
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URL: http://www.worcesterart.org/ Description: The Worcester Art Museum Library, operated in conjunction with the College of the Holy Cross, offers an intern the opportunity to work in a Musuem Library that serves not only Musuem staff, but also undergraduate students and the general public. Projects can be designed that will accommodate the individual skills and interests of an intern. Examples of some projects are:

Entering images and metadata into our TMSLight database

Assessment of serials for de-accessioning in accordance with JSTOR holdings

In addition to database management, the Intern will have the opportunity to observe and engage with everyday projects in the Visual Resources Library, including fulfilling image requests for teaching needs, supervising and training student workers, as well as working with faculty on instruction and assignment consultations, research and reference work related to images. This opportunity is available at any time during the 2014-2015 academic year and may be adjusted to suit the interests of the successful applicant.

University of Minnesota, College of Design, Digital Collections + Archives Contact Person: Jodie L. W. Double Address: 65 Rapson Hall, 89 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: 612-624-4080 Email:
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URL: http://design.umn.edu/current_students/leo/dca/index.html or http://www.dcl.umn.edu Description: Digital Collections and Archives at the College of Design is entrusted with the management, growth and dissemination of 300,000 35mm slides in addition to several large archival collections related to the history of architecture and design in the region. The scope and goals of the internship will be designed around the candidate's skills and interests. Original cataloging, archival organization, finding aid creation, digitization and collection management, are some examples of special projects an intern can pursue. A background in a design discipline or library science is helpful but a willingness to learn is crucial. Please send a letter of interest and include a resume or CV for consideration. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: no deadline date entered/updated: 1 Dec 2008

University of Minnesota, Wilson Library Contact Person: Deborah K. Ultan Boudewyns Address: University of MN, 309 19th Ave S, 170b Wilson Library, Mpls, MN 55455 Phone: 612-625-6438 Fax: 612-626-9353 Email:
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URL: http://www.lib.umn.edu Description: The internship will involve working with the Art History & Performing Arts Librarian and will be invited to meet regularly with the Wilson Library Arts and Humanities Selectors. He/she will learn about collection development at a large academic institution and be asked to review the art approval plan profiles as needed and review books weekly. Other collection development tasks will be determined based on interest and ability. Other possible responsibilities and learning experiences will include participating with various library exhibitions such as the Art in the Libraries Exhibit and the Gorman Annual Rare Art Book Exhibit. Other opportunities such as teaching or technology may be discussed. Pay Type: paid Deadline for Submission: 4 Apr 2008 date entered/updated: 26 Sep 2007

Missouri

Modern Graphic History Library, Washington University in St. Louis Contact Person: Skye Lacerte Address: 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105 Phone: 314-935-7741 Email:
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URL: http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/MGHL/ Description: Job Title: Modern Graphic History Library Practicum Student Worker Summary: This position will provide practical experience in a variety of archival activities. Sample Descriptions of Potential Activities:

Basic archival training according to the Modern Graphic History Library's established Collection Processing Manual.

Working directly with original artwork and material in the collecitons.

Working with finding aids to produce online access tools.

Creating, manipulating, preserving, and cataloging digital assets.

Requirements:

Enrolled in a graduate program and receiving academic credit for practicum activities.

Understanding of basic archival principles.

Sincere and demonstrated interest in learning more about archival practices.

New Jersey

International Sculpture Center Contact Person: Becky Wilkening Address: 14 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Phone: (609) 689-1061 ext. 311 Fax: (609) 689-1061 Email:
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URL: http://sculpture.org Description:We require 2 days per week (10 am - 4 pm) for four months or a full-semester. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable within a professional office environment. Interns are expected to perform in the same professional manner as would an employee that is to maintain regular working hours, punctuality, appropriate conduct and dress. Library: The library intern works with the Executive Director to maintain the ISC's ongoing library project. The library intern will provide support in cataloguing the ISC's comprehensive collection of conference recordings, proceedings, books and other materials that document the 50 year history of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Physical cataloging of materials to include labeling, ordering and storing ISC historical materials

Using online databases such as Library of Congress to research call numbers and develop systems

Preparing books for shelving â€" cleaning, covering and labeling

Assist with developing policy and procedure

Monitor and take inventory

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor Skills

Previous experience working in a library mandatory

Strong problem solving skills

Excellent research and writing skills

Sharp attention to detail and well organized

Willingness to work in a team environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Good internet skills and familiarity with online research databases

Self starter who can work independently

International Sculpture Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for hire without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin or the presence of a non-job-related disability or any other protected characteristic.

New York

Albright-Knox Art Gallery Contact Person: Jessica M. DiPalma, Senior Associate, Deputy Director's Office Address: 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222-1096 Phone: (716) 270-8282 Fax: (716) 270-8286 Email:
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URL: http://www.albrightknox.org Description: The G. Robert Strauss, Jr. Memorial Library and Archives of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery has a growing, non-circulating collection of more than 45,000 titles, including but not limited to monographs, auction and exhibition catalogues, periodicals, artists' books and ephemera, as well as an extensive archives. We offer opportunities for students wishing to gain professional field experience in a museum library setting. Tasks may include but are not limited to cataloging single artist catalogues; processing items and performing tasks related to retrospective conversion; providing specialized in-person, telephone, mail, and web-based art reference services; taking part in bibliographic instruction and collection development work; assisting with the appraisal, arrangement, description, and preservation of the Gallery’s institutional records; and collaborating on the development of bibliographies and exhibition histories for museum catalogues and other exhibition related publications. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission:

Fall Session Internships: July 15 Submission Deadline

Spring Session Internships: October 31 Submission Deadline

Summer Session Internships: March 15 Submission Deadline

In addition, Special Term Internships are offered periodically, lasting for an extended period of time and focused on a specific project. Check website for details about these internships and specific submission deadlines. Date entered/updated: 20 April 2011

American Numismatic Society Library Contact Person: Elizabeth Hahn Address: 75 Varick Street, Floor 11, New York, NY Phone: 212 571-4470 Fax: 212 571-4479 Email:
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URL: http://numismatics.org/Library/Library Description: The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Library of the American Numismatic Society houses one of the world's most comprehensive collections of numismatic literature, presently numbering some 100,000 items. These include books, periodicals, manuscripts, photographs, pamphlets, auction catalogs, and microforms, all of which are cataloged. Internships are available to students in a variety of areas, including current projects in call number creation and barcoding, rare book inventory, cataloging, indexing, and duplicate identification, among other areas. Some archive projects may also be offered upon request and depending on student requirement needs. Full details about internship projects and application procedures can be found online.

BooklynContact Person: Maya TaylorAddress: 37 Greenpoint Avenue, Suite E4G, Brookly, NY 11222Phone: 718-383-9621Email:
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URL: http://booklyn.orgDescription:Interns will be involved in inventorying and documenting artist books for our online database, as well as assisting in cataloging artist archives. Interns will receive instruction in book and artwork handling. Additional Booklyn activities interns may be involved with, depending on interest: Planning and publicizing Booklyn exhibitions Writing about Booklyn news and events for our website Workshop and event planning Book design and production We encourage potential interns to contact us about special projects related to their skills and interests. Past examples include: creating a finding aid for a zine collection, creating multimedia content related to books and archive materials, etc. Find out more about Booklyn at booklyn.org.

Pay Type: unpaidDeadline for Submission: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.date entered: 24 October 2014

Description: New York Internship - Bridgeman Art Library About the Library The Bridgeman Art Library is the world s leading source of fine art images. Based in London, New York, Paris and Berlin, the Library represents thousands of museums, private collections and artists throughout the world in licensing their images for reproduction. Our clients worldwide include publishers, designers, advertising agencies and other image-using creative professionals. About the Internship: We offer a work experience placement (for a minimum of three months) as an Administrator at the New York office based in Manhattan. This role will involve supporting the Picture Research, Licensing and Marketing departments. The successful intern will have varied responsibilities in a small office, providing a good opportunity for hands-on experience. Travel and some food expenses will be reimbursed.

Requirements: Any degree discipline is suitable, although an interest in Art, Art History or Marketing would be preferred. Start date The internship program is ongoing, we are currently accepting applicants for December 2007 / January 2008 onwards. For further information Please visit www.bridgemanart.com or email
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Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: June 1st of each year (ongoing) date entered/updated: 1 Dec 2008

The internships are unpaid, though they can be completed for course credit. The CCS Bard Library and Archives is open 10am-5pm Monday through Friday during summer intersession. We are not able to offer travel stipends or housing. The summer internship program is temporarily suspended for 2013, but will resume in 2014 with application submissions accepted from February 1 - May 1, 2014.

About CCS Bard: The Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS Bard) is an exhibition, education, and research center dedicated to the study of contemporary art and curatorial practices from the 1960s to the present day. The CCS Library's main collection includes extensive holdings of international exhibition catalogs, artists' monographs, and over 60 current subscriptions to international art journals and periodicals covering the contemporary arts and curatorial practices. Special Collections holdings include a significant collection of approximately 80 historic artist-produced periodicals, an extensive collection of limited edition, signed, and out of print exhibition catalogs, a media collection, and a collection of artists' books. The CCS Bard Archives contain the institutional archives for the Center for Curatorial Studies and the Hessel Museum of Art, the organizational archives of select galleries and institutions, as well as the personal papers of curators, artists, and artist-run initiatives. The collection is non-circulating, but is open to all Bard students and faculty, as well as to the community at large.

The Center for Curatorial Studies is located in the pastoral Hudson Valley on the campus of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. It is roughly two hours north of New York City and one hour south of Albany. The campus is alive with activity even in the summer months and is home to a multi-disciplinary arts festival, SummerScape.

Dumbo Arts Center Contact Person: Amanda Friedman, Gallery Manager Address: 30 Washington Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: 718-694-0831 Email:
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URL: http://www.dumboartscenter.org/ Description: This internship is geared toward the individual. We are a small art non-profit so we offer an opportunity to make a real difference with in the organization. Intern projects range from press and archive development, inventory, gallery installation and community outreach. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: rolling date entered/updated: 3 Dec 2008

Fashion Institute of Technology/State University of New York Contact Person: Karen Trivette Cannell, MLS Address: Gladys Marcus Library, Dept. of Special Collections and FIT Archives, Goodman Resource Center E427, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, NY, NY 10001 Phone: 212-217-4386 Fax: 212-217-4371 Email:
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URL: http://www.fitnyc.edu/library/sparc Description: The Department of Special Collections and Archives (SPARC) of the Fashion Institute of Technology/State University of New York (FIT) has opportunities for internships for spring, summer, and fall terms for undergraduate students, graduate students, and developing professionals. Our internships encourage students and practitioners to explore careers and tasks related to archives, information management, curatorial, and fine and applied art history fields.

Internships are structured around current and ongoing department projects and include (but are certainly not limited to) the preparation of subject guides or finding aids, researching and planning exhibitions (real and virtual), archives processing and preservation, developing biographies and departmental or office histories, Web tools development, digitization projects, database management, and so on. We also welcome innovative proposals from potential interns.

A background in fine and/or applied art history, costume history, materials preservation (especially paper and associated media), or library and/or archives studies is desirable. Solid research, analytical, computer, and writing skills are essential for a meaningful experience. General interns usually work 12 weeks on a part-time basis, approximately 10-12 hours per week. These logistical parameters are negotiable.

Applications are accepted throughout the year as there is always interesting work to be enjoyed in the department. Applicants should be prepared to work urgently without sacrificing quality, be able to adapt quickly to project demands, and carry out tasks without extensive, ongoing direction. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: Revolving. date entered/updated: 14 February 2012

Felix Gonzalez-Torres Foundation Contact Person: Andrew Blackley Address: 525 W. 24th Street, New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-414-4242Email:
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URL: felixgonzalez-torresfoundation.org Description: The Felix Gonzalez-Torres Foundation is accepting applications for a motivated, detail-oriented intern who is eager to learn and can work well individually and as part of a focused team. Candidates may complete this internship in conjunction with upper-level undergraduate or graduate coursework in programs such as art history, information science, or archival management. Prior experience with the methods of collection management and provenance research would be an asset. Duties will vary within the daily operations of the Foundation, however this internship is being offered in conjunction with a large archival and records management project scheduled to begin February 2015. Successful candidates should be well suited to fact-checking and information reconciliation using both paper files and information output from a database, including images, and internal press/library records Commitment: Two days per week, from 10am - 6pm through May 2015, with the possibility extension based upon the needs of the Foundation. Application Instructions: Please email cover letter and resume, along with days of the week that you would be available, to:
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Subject line: Spring 2015 Internship Pay Type: negotiable Deadline for Submission: 20 December 2014Date entered/updated: 10 December 2014

Leo Baeck Institute Contact Person: Viola Voss Address: 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-744-6400 Fax: 212-988-1305 Email:
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URL: http://www.lbi.org Description: The Leo Baeck Institute is a research, study, and lecture center whose library and archives offer the most comprehensive documentation for the study of German Jewish history. Intern will assist in cataloging photographs. The subjects include prominent members of German-speaking Jewish communities; buildings such as synagogues, businesses, and residences; military scenes, soldiers, and the world wars; as well as all aspects of daily life from parties and social gatherings, to vacations and religious ceremonies. Knowledge of or course work in basic cataloging required. Pay Type: unpaid date entered/updated: 19 Feb 2003

Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Onassis Library for Hellenic and Roman Art Contact Person: Sarah Szeliga Address: 1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-650-2335 Email:
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URL: http://www.metmuseum.org/research/libraries-and-study-centers/the-onassis-library-for-hellenic-and-roman-art Description: The Onassis Library for Hellenic and Roman Art is a non-circulating research facility that collects, manages, preserves, and disseminates scholarly information related to Hellenic, Roman, and Etruscan art and archaeology. In addition to its research volumes and periodicals, the library maintains archival materials, photographs, and offprints dedicated to the study of antiquities. The collection specializes in early archaeological literature, dealer catalogs, ancient sculpture, and vase painting. We are seeking graduate-level applicants, with an interest in art history, classical studies, archaeology and/or library science, to assist in a variety of areas, including archival processing, digitization, conservation, database management, and technical services. Internship hours are dependent upon logistics and requirements. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: Ongoing date entered/updated: 8 May 2014

Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library Contact Person: John Lindaman Address: 1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-396-5222 Email:
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URL: http://library.metmuseum.org Description: The Thomas J. Watson Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art announces a new two-semester internship program. The first semester will function as a hands-on survey of all the areas of operations in the library, and also includes meetings and demonstrations with staff members. The second semester will be an opportunity to focus on several areas of interest. You will have a significant opportunity to shape the direction of your internship and the depth of your involvement in particular aspects of library work.

Requirements:

Enrollment in a library science program; completion of the core courses is preferable.

Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumContact Person: Justine WellsAddress: 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NYPhone: 212-360-4287Email:
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URL: http://www.guggenheim.org/internshipsDescription:The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is currently accepting applications for Spring 2015 internships in all museum departments including Library and Archives. The objective of the Internship Program is to offer practical museum training experience to individuals interested in pursuing careers in the arts and museum fields. Interns gain a general knowledge and broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a major museum, as well as specific skills related to a particular department's activities. For full details, visit http://www.guggenheim.org/internships.Pay Type: unpaidDeadline for Submission: 18 October 2014date entered: 5 October 2014

Specific ObjectContact Person: David PlatzkerAddress: 601 West 26th Street, Room M285, New York, NY 10001Phone: 212-242-6253Email:
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URL: http://www.specificobject.comDescription:Specific Object is seeking an intern whose primary task will be working with our inventory to compile, and edit, our catalogue data for publication on our website. Specifically, we are working to create links between artists, authors and publishers as well as to join those data sets to catalogue raisonnés and other reference titles. Knowledge of contemporary art is highly desirable, as is an interest in Non-art, anti-art, non-art art and anti-art art. Additionally, a high level of attention to detail is required.Pay Type: unpaidDeadline for Submission: ongoingdate entered/updated: 26 October 2012

Syracuse University Library Contact Person: Harriet Sonne de Torrens, Head, Fine Arts Department Address: 222 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13203 Phone: 315-443-5332 Email:
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URL: http://libwww.syr.edu/ Description: Internships are individually designed to meet the skills, interests of the individual and the needs of the Library. We work with participants to provide the widest possible range of experiences according to their own career plans. The Fine Arts Department supports the fine arts, music and architecture faculties. We manage a large music collection and a slide collection of 360,000 slides, as well as supervise the Architecture Reading Room at the School of Architecture. Pay Type: paid Deadline for Submission: There is no deadline. The program is year round. date entered/updated: 28 Apr 2004

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Cleveland Institute of Art: Gund Library Contact Person: Cristine Rom Address: 11141 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106 Phone: (216) 421-7440 Fax: (216) 421-7439 Email:
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URL: http://www.cia.edu/library Description: The Gund Library provides collections and services in support of the Institute's accredited degree programs. The library also serves as a resource for the Institute's non-degree educational programs and graduates, and is open to the public. Possible projects include writing descriptions of books made by artists, updating OCLC holding libraries records, selecting and organizing pictures for the image file, researching cataloging information for our photography slides, inventorying and evaluating special collection books in preparation for re-cataloging, creating library displays. The Gund Library is open seven days and five nights a week during the academic year. However, we would prefer that interns work between 8:00am-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, at least until they are trained. Pay Type: unpaid date entered/updated: 21 Feb 2003

Ingalls Library, The Cleveland Museum of Art Contact Person: Elizabeth A. Lantz, Director of Library and Archives Address: 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106 Phone: 216-707-2538 Fax: 216-421-0921 Email:
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URL: http://library.clevelandart.org/ Description: The Ingalls Library at the Cleveland Museum of Art is a nationally recognized research library where knowledge is collected, created and shared. We help create new art historical knowledge by providing support for research on current museum objects, on new art acquisitions, for scholarly publications and program presentations. We have over 478,000 volumes, over 1 million images as well as institutional records documenting museum history and our role in social and cultural history. Our 10 professional staff and 12 paraprofessional staff regularly host students in library science programs particularly those from Kent State University. We offer training and orientation in all areas of art librarianship including imaging and archives. Past projects have included working on the acquisition and cataloging of children’s books for Studio One, blog posts and presentations on rare materials such as our Kelmscott Press collection and linking bibliographic records to art objects in the collection. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: 31 December 2014 date entered/updated: 28 March 2014

Martha Stecher Reed Library, Akron Art Museum Contact Person: Ellie Ward Address: One South High, Akron, OH 44308 Phone: 330.376.9186 x 221 Email:
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URL: http://www.akronartmuseum.org Description: The Akron Art Museum's primary focus is on modern art from 1850 until the present with major emphasis on photography. We offer opportunities to learn about all areas of solo art ibrarianship including copy cataloguing, acquisitions, serials, research and archives. We encourage library science practicum students to apply. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: open date entered/updated: 9 Oct 2009

Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh Contact Person: Ray Anne Lockard Address: Frick Fine Arts Library; U of Pgh; Pgh, PA 15260 Phone: 412-648-2411 Fax: 412-648-7568 Email:
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URL: http://www.library.pitt.edu/libraries/frick/fine_arts.html Description: Internships are offered through the Dept. of Library and Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh. The faculty know that I am willing to work with student interns. A student contacts me after discussing this with her/his advisor. Past interns have created library guides, a bibliography of faculty publications, assisted with the subject page mounted on the Pitt Univ. Library System home page at www.library.pitt.edu. Interns have also done an inventory of our artists' books collection and created a web site of them that will soon be linked to our art and architectural history and our library's web page. Another intern did a preservation study of our collection. What the interns work on depends on what they need to do for another DLIS course and the library's needs. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: Semester Dates date entered/updated: 13 Feb 2003

Rhode Island

Rhode Island School of Design Contact Person: Claudia Covert, Readers' Services Librarian Address: 2 College St, Providence, RI 02905 Phone: 401-709-5908 Email:
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URL: http://library.risd.edu Description: Internships are offered to library science graduate students on a semester basis through out the year. Internships are structured around ongoing projects in the Readers Services Department focusing on reference and instruction. These projects may include answering reference questions and assisting patrons as well as prepping and teaching library instruction classes. Past projects included creating and updating library handouts for our website, scanning projects, database management, and blogging. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: ongoing date entered/updated: 14 Jul 2008

Roger Williams University Architecture Library Contact Person: John Schlinke, Architecture/Art Librarian Address: One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 Phone: 401-254-3833 Email:
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URL: http://rwu.libguides.com/content.php?pid=41022&sid=301900 Description: The internship in the Architecture Library at Roger Williams University provides an opportunity to gain experience in a branch library supporting degree programs in architecture, historic preservation, art history, and the visual arts. Interns typically work on a special project of mutual benefit to the intern and the library, and also gain an understanding of the fundamental operations of the library. Pay Type: unpaid date entered/updated: 14 February 2012

Virginia

Jean Outland Chrysler Library, Chrysler Museum of Art Contact Person: Laura Christiansen Address: 245 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone: 757-965-2035 Fax: 757-664-6291 Email:
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URL: http://www.chrysler.org/ Description: The Jean Outland Chrysler Library seeks a graduate, or recently graduated library and information science student interested in career as a cataloger in archives or libraries. Cataloging Fellows will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cataloging and technical services projects. Applicants must commit to 10 consecutive weeks of employment. Fellows will receive a stipend of $5,000 to be used for housing, travel and other expenses. Pay Type: paid Deadline for Submission: 15 Apr 2010 date entered/updated: 26 Feb 2010

Washington

University of Washington Contact Person: Jeanette Mills Address: Box 353440; Seattle, WA 98195-3440 Phone: 206-543-0649 Fax: 206-685-1657 Email:
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Description: Visual Services in the School of Art does not have a formal internship program, but we are always open to discussing internship possibilities with interested people. Typical projects are image cataloging in a Filemaker Pro database and/or learning the digital process from image source to completed image and record in our implementation of MDID. While internships are usually unpaid, we occasionally have funds available for paying an intern. Pay Type: unpaid date entered/updated: 30 Aug 2007

Wisconsin

John Michael Kohler Arts Center Contact Person: Jamie McFarlane Address: 608 New York Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081 Phone: 920.458.6144 Fax: 920.458.4473 Email:
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URL: http://www.jmkac.org Description: Work with the Librarian/Archivist on projects within the library reference and/or visual resource collections. Possible projects include: slide organization and digitization, arrangement and description of archival materials, historical research, and cataloging of book and multimedia materials. The preferred candidate is a motivated problem solver with an interest in the arts. Schedule and duration of internship/fieldwork is flexible. College credit and housing may be available. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: ongoing date entered/updated: 21 Sep 2007

CANADA

British Columbia

Vancouver Art Gallery Contact Person: Lynn Brockington Address:750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2H7, Canada Phone: 604-662-4709 Fax: 604-682-1787 Email:
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URL: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca Description: The Vancouver Art Gallery Library and Archives has a non-circulating collection of more than 45,000 titles, including but not limited to monographs, auction and exhibition catalogues, periodicals, artists' books and ephemera, as well as an extensive institutional archives. We offer opportunities for students wishing to gain professional field experience in a museum library setting. Interns may have opportunities in one of two areas. (1) Technical Services: cataloging exhibition catalogues, and monographs, processing items and performing tasks related to retrospective conversion. (2) Archives: assisting with the appraisal, arrangement, description, and preservation of the Gallery's institutional records (3) Collection Development: appraising select areas of the collection, and making recommendations for weeding and acquisitions. Interested students should ideally have some knowledge of Canadian and contemporary art, and have completed some course work or have related experience in library science. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: ongoing date entered/updated: 5 Oct 2006

Ontario

Art Gallery of Ontario - Research Library & Archives Contact Person: Karen McKenzie or Larry Pfaff Address: 317 Dundas St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Phone: 416.979.6660 Fax: 416.979.6602 Email:
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URL: http://www.ago.net/www/resources/research_lib/res_lib_frame.cfm Description: Internship opportunities focus on the academic strengths or professional experience of candidates; internships for academic credit are accepted. Internships may be project-based and focus on a specific, for example, Special Collections (artist papers), or Reference Services (e.g. compiling research pathways for specific art history topics) or Rare Books. They may also be geared to gaining professional experience, for example, cataloguing in an art museum environment where links are made between the literature and art objects. At present, desirable academic subjects for candidates are Canadian art, including Inuit and First Nations, 16th-19th c. European decorative arts, tribal arts (Africa; Australia), photography, and contemporary art. Pay Type: unpaid Deadline for Submission: flexible date entered/updated: 24 Sep 2003

National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives Contact Person: Jonathan Franklin Address: 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9N4, Canada Phone: 613-990 0590 Fax: 613-990 9818 Email:
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URL: http://www.gallery.ca/en/index.php Description: Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents legally entitled to work in Canada. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in the history of art and must have completed the first year of a community college diploma in library or archive technology, or the first year of the master's degree in archives, library, and information management. The Library and Archives welcomes applications from candidates interested in working in the following areas:

Library: Under the supervision of the Bibliographer and the Head of Cataloguing, the intern will participate in two projects. The first will focus on materials donated to the Library after the closure of the Dominion Gallery in Montreal, and will involve checking and adding copies to the collection in the Library catalogue database. The second will involve working on contributions to the International Bibliography of Art (IBA), the successor to the Bibliography of the History of Art (BHA), by selecting publications and preparing abstracts for current Canadian scholarly literature on western art.

Archives: ​Under the supervision of the Head of Archives, Documentation and Visual Resources, the intern will participate in the project to inventory, analyze, arrange, and describe National Canada of Gallery records for past exhibitions.

Full training will be provided for the specific project work. In addition, interns will receive a general overview of the activities of the Library and Archives, including introductions to programs in collections development, collections management, reader services, and archives management.